Mary Larkin

US Patent:

58339639, Nov 10, 1998

Filed:

Aug 20, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/700165

Inventors:

Leonard Mackles - New York NY
Mary T. Larkin - South Salem NY
Lise Jorgensen - Trumbull CT
Leonard Chavkin - Bloomsbury NJ

Assignee:

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - New York NY

International Classification:

A61K 732
A61K 734
A61K 738
A61K 700

US Classification:

424 65

Abstract:

The invention provides fully aqueous-based antiperspirant compositions for application onto the skin for reducing or inhibiting body malodor and perspiration. The compositions contain blocked polyglycols which function as detackifiers and/or emollients, and which provide a completely soluble environment for the antiperspirant active ingredient. The compositions of the invention are stable, are easily and inexpensively prepared and manufactured, and provide versatile formulations which may be delivered and applied to the skin by a variety of means, including roll-ons, aerosols, and the like. Without the need for emulsions or stringent alcohol additives, the aqueous-based antiperspirant solution technology of the invention provides compositions that are clear, non-tacky, quick drying, and leave little to no visible residue or film on the skin following application.